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# Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Mystery Rooms

![Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/ba2a5c4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/4f841235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/bd1d33c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Junior Suite with 2 Terraces](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/6fdf7196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Junior Suite with 2 Terraces](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/fb157fc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Essential by Dorint Interlaken, in the heart of town, offers a warm atmosphere with multilingual staff. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk tour assistance. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.

9.0

Wonderful

## Popular amenities

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-   24/7 front desk
    
-   Parking available
    
-   Bar
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   Pet-friendly
    

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![Essential Zimmer 14 m²](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/dc362694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Essential Zimmer 14 m²

8.0

Very good

21 reviews

### Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Espresso maker

-   151 sq ft
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   2 Twin Beds
    

![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/317607f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Room

9.4

Exceptional

6 reviews

### Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Espresso maker

-   237 sq ft
    
-   1 bedroom
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    

![Superior Zimmer 14 m²](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/590dba77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Zimmer 14 m²

8.6

Excellent

18 reviews

### Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Espresso maker

-   151 sq ft
    
-   Mountain view
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   2 Twin Beds
    

![Junior Suite, Patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/d997245f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Junior Suite, Patio

9.4

Exceptional

3 reviews

### Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

-   237 sq ft
    
-   1 bedroom
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
    

![Junior Suite with 2 Terraces](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/6fdf7196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Junior Suite with 2 Terraces

10.0

Exceptional

1 review

### Highlights

Patio

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

-   1 bedroom
    
-   Mountain view
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    

![Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/ebf677a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

### Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Espresso maker

-   581 sq ft
    
-   1 bedroom
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
    

![Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/f9c4a956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

10.0

Exceptional

2 reviews

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

-   2 bedrooms
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   4 Large Twin Beds
    

![Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101521000/101520978/5ec8fa17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building

### Highlights

Individually decorated

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Espresso maker

-   1 bedroom
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   2 Large Twin Beds
    

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## About the area

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8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, Interlaken, 3800

#### What's nearby

-   Alpine Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
    
-   Mystery Rooms - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
    
-   Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
    
-   Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
    
-   Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
    

#### Getting around

-   Interlaken West Station - 1 min walk
    
-   Bern (BRN-Belp) - 41 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

-   ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
    
-   ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬3 min walk
    
-   ‪Pizpaz - ‬6 min walk
    
-   ‪Napoli pizza - ‬4 min walk
    
-   ‪X-Port West - ‬3 min walk
    

## About this property

### Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Hotel near Mystery Rooms

Essential by Dorint Interlaken provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

-   Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
-   Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
-   Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services

Room features

All 115 individually decorated rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
-   Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    
-   In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   Covered self parking on site (CHF 28 per night)
    

### Food and drink

-   Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
    
-   A bar/lounge
    

### Conveniences

-   24-hour front desk
    
-   Luggage storage
    

### Guest services

-   Change of bedsheets (on request)
    
-   Concierge services
    
-   Housekeeping (daily)
    
-   Multilingual staff
    
-   Tour and ticket assistance
    

### Outdoors

-   In the mountains
    

### Accessibility

-   If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    
-   Elevator (36 inch wide door)
    
-   Hardwood flooring in public areas
    
-   Hardwood flooring in room
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
    

### More

-   1 building
    
-   4 floors
    
-   Built in 2024
    
-   Smoking not allowed
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Hypo-allergenic bedding
    

### Bathroom

-   Bathtub or shower
    
-   Free toiletries
    
-   Hair dryer
    
-   Private bathroom
    
-   Shampoo
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Entertainment

-   Flat-screen TV
    

### Food and drink

-   Espresso maker
    

### More

-   Access via exterior corridors
    
-   Heating
    
-   Individual decor
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The listed general deposit applies only to bookings in the following room types: Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building.

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per stay

Welcoming dogs and cats only

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

-   Deposit: CHF 300 per accommodation, per stay
-   A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
-   A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
-   A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
-   Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed general deposit applies only to bookings in the following room types: Comfort Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Essential Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building; Superior Apartment (no A/C) - Annex Building.

### Optional extras

-   Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26 for adults and CHF 13 for children
-   Covered self parking fee: CHF 28 per night
-   Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

### National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Essential by Dorint Interlaken pet-friendly?

> Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per stay.

### How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

> As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Interlaken on Nov 20, 2025 start from CA $300.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Interlaken-Hotels-Essential-By-Dorint-Interlaken.h101520978.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices.

### How much is parking at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

> Self parking is available for CHF 28 per night.

### What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

> Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

### What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Interlaken?

> Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

### Where is Essential by Dorint Interlaken located?

> Located in Central Interlaken, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Alpine Garden and Mystery Rooms. Hoeheweg and Kunsthaus Interlaken are also within 10 minutes. Interlaken West Station is only a 2-minute walk and Interlaken West Ferry Terminal is 4 minutes.

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